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YX12 RYP

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Replaced outer cv boot clip to re secure cv boot to cv joint

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 60,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Fitted new head light bulb and tested pattern (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Replaced outer cv boot clip to re secure cv boot to cv joint

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,356 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting LOW

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,469 miles

All 4 tyres are perished / cracking slightly

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,211 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting LOW

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting LOW

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,816 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 36,197 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling Caliper catching anti roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge running off

Fail 5 Jan 2017 25,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge running off

Pass 21 Jan 2016 14,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under engine tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,575 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YX12 RYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX12 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX12 RYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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